Obituaries
Theo Gilbert Thomas
Oct 21, 2013
Theo G. Thomas 74 of Cooper Township, passed away Monday October 21, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Theo was born May 21, 1939 the son of Herbert and Lela (Gibson) Thomas. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Theo retired from the former James River Mfg. On Sept. 23, 1967 in Manchester, KY Theo was united in marriage...
Raymond George Yuknavage
Oct 21, 2013
Raymond G. Yuknavage, 93 of Almena, passed away Monday, October 21, 2013 at Alamo Nursing Home. Raymond was born June 8, 1920 in Sterling, CO the son of Zigmond and Tillie (Adomotis) Yuknavage. Raymond was an officer in the U.S. Navy serving in WWII. He received a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University. He was employed as a Hydraulic Engineer...
Rose A. Wechter
Oct 16, 2013
Rose Wechter, Beloved mother of Laurie Wechter (Ted Sylvester) of Ann Arbor, Diane Wechter of Grand Rapids and Julie Wechter-Smith (Andy Smith), of Indianapolis, passed on October 16, 2013. Rose was known for her devotion to and pride in her daughters and her three grandsons (Justin Smith, Jordan Smith and Noah Vesper) and her many friendships. Rose grew up in...
Patrick Raymond Sweeney
Oct 15, 2013
Patrick R. Sweeney, passed away October 14, 2013 in Mecosta, MI. He was born in Detroit, MI on December 21, 1930 the son of Manuel “Mike” and Geneva (Doyle) Sweeney. He was employed at Fisher Body Plant as Personnel Director. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Korea. Pat was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic...
Joseph Kuhse
Oct 15, 2013
Joseph Kuhse, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday October 15, 2013 at home. Joe was born May 1, 1947 in Kalamazoo the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Dekker) Kuhse. He was an Army veteran during the Vietnam War. Joe retired as a supervisor from General Motors and a member of the Charlotte American Legion. On October 29, 1966 in Battle Creek...
Coleen Ellen Danaher
Oct 14, 2013
Coleen Ellen Danaher, 62, passed away on October 14, 2013 after a courageous battle against cervical cancer. She was born on December 26, 1950 to Brian and Joanne Danaher. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in Canton, Ohio and moved to Kalamazoo in 1981. Coleen received an Administrative Assistant Associates Degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College in December 2011....
Eva Marie Stender
Oct 11, 2013
Passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. Friends are being received Friday 6-8 P.M. with a scripture service at 7:30 P.M. at the Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008, (269) 343-6156. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at St. Augustine Cathedral, with Rev. Msgr. Thomas Martin...
Eugene R. Stender
Oct 9, 2013
Eugene (Gene) R Stender a loving Christian husband and father, passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2013. He was 90 years old. Gene was born in Kalamazoo MI on January 18, 1923. He was the son of Frank and Cecilia Stender. He was the fourth child of five and youngest son. He is survived by his sisters Dorothy (Dr. Edmund)...
Wiley Westphal
Oct 7, 2013
Wiley W. Westphal of Armada passed away October 7, 2013 at his daughters home in Hickory Corners. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Parchement Redmond Funeral Home, 2300 East "G" Ave. Parchment, MI 49004, (269) 349-7735. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net
David Kyle Shelton
Oct 6, 2013
David K. Shelton of Marcellus, passed away October 6, 2013 at Riverview Manor, Three Rivers. David was born August 24, 1951 in Kalamazoo the son of John and Melva (Hartman) Shelton. Surviving are a daughter, Somer Shelton of Battle Creek; sister, Debra K. Erdols of Schoolcraft. He was preceded in death by a brother Dwight Shelton. A memorial service is...
John Edward Spitzner
Oct 4, 2013
John E. Spitzner of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday October 4, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center. John was born Sept. 17, 1961 in Kalamazoo the son of James and Bobbie (Urich) Spitzner. He attended the Parchment United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Holly Schwoebell-Spitzner of Kalamazoo, Parents James and Bobbie Spitzner of Portage; 3 daughters, Natashia N. Klucka of Grand...
Harold Thomas Dugan
Sep 28, 2013
Harold Thomas Dugan of Portage passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Bronson Methodist Hospital after a recent illness, with his wife, Marilyn at his side. Harold was born April 12, 1924, in Holland Michigan, the son of Frank and Mabel (Collins) Dugan. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Bell. Harold retired...
Roberto Moreno Perez
Sep 27, 2013
Roberto Perez of Kalamazoo passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center. Roberto was born January 7, 1953 in San Antonio, TX the son of Noe and Leonor (Moreno) Perez, Sr. Roberto graduated from Decatur High School in 1972 and from Davenport University with a degree in business. He retired as an administrator from AT&T. He enjoyed computers,...
Michael Brian Bennett
Sep 27, 2013
Michael B. Bennett went to be with the Lord, Friday September 27, 2013 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Michael was born November 2, 1953 in Hillsdale, MI the son of Carl and Mary (Spinne) Bennett. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Michael was employed as a calibrations technician for Eaton Manufacturing. He loved the outdoors, fishing, camping,...
Frances Ruth Hamilton
Sep 20, 2013
Frances "Ruth" Hamilton, 92, of Parchment, Michigan, passed away peacefully September 20, 2013. Ruth was born August 31, 1921, in Pavilion Township, MI, the daughter of Francis and Agnes (Fisher) Flach. She was united in marriage of John M. Hamilton on August 9, 1941. Ruth was a long-time resident of Parchment and founding member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. The...
Phyllis Elaine Shoemaker
Sep 14, 2013
Phyllis Elaine Shoemaker of Cooper Township, passed away Saturday September 14, 2013 at Metro Health in Grand Rapids. Phyllis was born February 1, 1928 in Holland, MI the daughter of Morris and Janette (Hoffman) VanderHaar. She was a member of Haven Reformed Church. In 1946 in Holland, Phyllis was united in marriage to Alden Shoemaker who preceded her in death...
Gregg E. Stover
Sep 14, 2013
Gregg E. Stover of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday September 14, 2013 with family at his side. Gregg was born January 14, 1939 in Detroit the son of George and Bonnie (Vigland) Stover. He received his Undergraduate and Law Degree from the University of Michigan in 1964. He began his Law practice in Kalamazoo with Fox, Thompson and Morris. He retired...
Sofia Bernice Banner
Sep 13, 2013
Sofia Bernice Banner, Infant daughter of Bethany Banner, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013, at Borgess Medical Center. Surviving are her mother, Bethany Banner of Kalamazoo; maternal grandparents, Paul and Susan Banner of Kalamazoo; uncle, Matt (Jane) Banner of Leesburg, VA; and cousins, Emily and Felicity Banner. Friends are being received Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 10-11 AM at Parchment...
Edward Michael Skorich
Sep 11, 2013
Edward Michael Skorich of Portage, passed away Wednesday September 11, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center. Edward was born June 20, 1965 in Chicago, IL the son of Edward and Dorothy (Dill) Skorich. He is survived by a half brother, Frank (Gayla) Angel of Bangor; 4 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Hartford...
Anna Isabel McAllister
Sep 8, 2013
Passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Kairos Dwelling. Anna was born September 4, 1917 in Kalamazoo the daughter of F. Eugene and Effie Marie (Baumann) McAllister. She graduated from St. Augustine High School and after high school she worked part time at J.R. Jones Department Store, in the jewelry and silver department. Business became very slow and they closed...